Gene Luen Yang grew up in a Chinese family in the United States, and when his mum bought him his first Superman comic, the story immediately resonated with him. Gene went on to become a cartoonist, and he even helped create the first Chinese Superman character. He is also the first graphic novelist to be a finalist for the National Book Award and his most recent book is called Dragon Hoops.

Presenter: Emily Webb.

Producer: Katy Takatsuki.

Picture: Gene Luen Yang.

Credit: Courtesy of Gene Luen Yang.